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About this school
Crossroads Alternative School is
a suburban public school
in Kentwood, Michigan that is part of Kentwood Public School District.
It serves 210 students
in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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68%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 27, 2026
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Crossroads Alternative School
$7,220
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
27
donors
3
projects for
technology
1
project
for
art supplies
Crossroads Alternative School has received support from
20 individuals from Michigan and
7 individuals out-of-state.
